The Treasury of Romantic Poetry

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.



A collection of the greatest poetry from the Romantic period, read by some of the 20th century’s most renowned actors.


Love, romance, and portrayals of nature are played out in these timeless readings of poetry written during the Romantic period.


Performed by Richard Burton; Peter Orr; William Squire; Richard Marquand; Peggy Ashcroft; Margaretta Scott; Tony Church; Derek Godfrey; Patrick Garland; Gary Watson; Margaretta Scott; and Janette Richer.


This collection includes poems from:
• William Wordsworth
• Samuel Taylor Coleridge
• William Blake
• Lord Byron
• Percy Bysshe Shelley
• John Keats